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Not Sold (Est: £1,001,700 - £1,150,100)
Displayed at the 1956 Geneva Auto Show 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
United States • 15 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe, chassis number 6500024, is a numbers-matching example with a rich history, including being displayed at the 1956 Geneva Auto Show. It has been restored by a Pebble Beach award-winning specialist and is presented in a classic silver over red color scheme, making it an attractive option for collectors and rally enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car has an older restoration and was recently serviced, suggesting it is in solid running condition, but not perfect. The listing mentions that the car was restored by a Pebble Beach award-winning specialist, which indicates high-quality work. There is no mention of any dents, scratches, or paint damage, however, an older restoration indicates that wear may be present.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
198.040.6500024
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
AAAIAA
RHD/LHD:
LHD
2,996cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection 215bhp at 6,100rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension, Rear Swing Axle, Coil Springs 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Delivered at the factory and displayed at the 1956 Geneva Auto Show *Sold to a private Swiss buyer following the Geneva show *Acquired by Georgina Garcia Conde of San Antonio, Texas in 1969 *In Mexico since the early 70s, and in current ownership for nearly 30 years *Specialist restored by a Pebble Beach award-winning workshop *Recently serviced in preparation for sale *Classically presented in DB180 Silver over red leather upholstery THE MERCEDES-BENZ 300SL GULLWING The immortal 300SL (for Sports Leicht) Gullwing coupe arguably competes for the title of "Greatest Sports Car of the 1950s," and surely qualifies for virtually any petrolhead's Top 10 list of the greatest automobiles of all time.
A period favorite of celebrities, it ranks today among the most coveted sports cars ever ...
Points of note
£906,717
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,250,484
Median Price (Since 2020)
£3,843,602
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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